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It all started out with a story to tell from the stages of life. This evolved into deeper reflections on leadership in the era of AI and that means for humanity.
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“We’ve got a team on it”: Why AI Needs Your Leadership - Not Just Your Delegation
“AI is important - we’ve got a team on it.” An innovative, capable leader recently told me this, and it’s something I often hear:...
Liza Engel
Sep 15, 20253 min read
From intimidation to experimentation: why no one is an AI expert
Last week, I walked into a conference room buzzing with questions about AI. One leader was clearly at the starting line, stumbling over...
Liza Engel
Sep 8, 20252 min read
Pivoting with Purpose: When Clarity Meets Courage
There comes a moment in every leader’s journey when clarity arrives—sometimes it can be like a lightning bolt, and other times it is a...
Liza Engel
Sep 1, 20252 min read
Stories That Scale: How to Engage Beyond the Screen in Hybrid Meetings
Hybrid and virtual meetings are efficient. They save travel, allow flexibility, and bring people together across geographies. But let’s...
Liza Engel
Aug 25, 20254 min read
Mind the Pause: The Art of Saying Less and Leading More
I had to bite my tongue. Every part of me wanted to jump in. Someone was sharing a complex problem I had faced before, and my instinct...
Liza Engel
Aug 18, 20253 min read
Allyship in Action: Why Inclusive Leadership Starts When You Speak Up for All Voices
A Moment That Shifted the Room I was in a room where decisions were being made. A colleague—let’s call her Jane—offered a thoughtful...
Liza Engel
Aug 11, 20253 min read
The Difference Between Good and Great Leadership? One Word: Attunement
In uncertain times, people don’t need more noise. They need leaders who are in tune with the moment, their people, and the purpose that...
Liza Engel
Aug 4, 20253 min read
The Leadership Skill Most Ignored: Why Slowing Down Might Be Your Superpower
There was a time when I’d work right through the journey to my holiday destination—head down, laptop open, missing the quiet magic of...
Liza Engel
Jul 27, 20253 min read
The Power of Reverse Mentorship in Leadership
One of my most transformative leadership moments lately didn’t come from a senior executive or industry veteran. It came from someone...
Liza Engel
Jul 20, 20252 min read
How I Refocused and Redesigned My Role (Without Burning Out)
I used to believe I could inspire almost anyone to do what I thought was right. With enough passion, purpose, and storytelling, people...
Liza Engel
Jul 13, 20252 min read
How I Quit Complaining and Reclaimed My Power as a Leader
My Wake-Up Call Came From My Voice It was an ordinary Tuesday—emails, coffee, back-to-back meetings. And yet, I suddenly heard myself in...
Liza Engel
Jul 7, 20252 min read
More Powerful Than Networking: Why “Netgiving” Is the Leadership Game-Changer You Need
I used to have a boss who would bring me to events I’d never been to—big industry meetups, forums, sometimes even fancy receptions full...
Liza Engel
Jun 30, 20253 min read
The Leadership Shift That Starts with You (And Your Energy)
Recently, more than one person has stopped me mid-conversation and said: “You’re glowing.” I laughed—unsure whether to take it as a...
Liza Engel
Jun 23, 20253 min read
Reflections on Creativity: Transform Your Life—and Theirs
“Mom, I’m bored.” My kids no longer say this—because boredom is a bend in the road in our house, right before creativity kicks in. You...
Liza Engel
Jun 16, 20253 min read
Work Smarter, Create Freely: How AI Fuels Efficiency and Unlocks Creativity
In the eleventh grade, I had a teacher who, at the time, both terrified and fascinated me. His booming voice, dramatic flair, and...
Liza Engel
Jun 9, 20254 min read
Fuel Before You Lead: What Creativity Needs Most
We talk a lot about burnout, balance, and boundaries — especially as leaders. But let’s be honest: most of us are still trying to...
Liza Engel
Jun 2, 20255 min read
The Hidden Power of Unfulfilled Dreams: Transforming Disappointment into Leadership Stories
There’s a peculiar ache in the dreams that never came true. We tend to celebrate fulfilled dreams—the achievements, milestones, and...
Liza Engel
May 26, 20253 min read
Discomfort & Creativity: The Unlikely Power Duo of Leadership
Whenever my kids come to me and say, “Mom, I’m bored,” I smile. Not in a sarcastic way—genuinely. “That’s great,” I say. “Boredom means...
Liza Engel
May 19, 20253 min read
Stay in the Saddle: How Metaphors Sharpen Your Message and Strengthen Your Leadership
Saddles, Bulls, and a Life Lesson in Leadership I was about twelve, proudly sitting in the saddle and thrilled to miss a mid-May school...
Liza Engel
May 12, 20253 min read
Creativity Needs Space: How Leaders Can Balance Structure and Flow
Why embracing both discipline and spontaneity can make you a better communicator, leader, and presenter “Who Tipped the Garbage?!” A...
Liza Engel
May 6, 20253 min read
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